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east

[eest] / ist /
ADJECTIVE
situated to the east
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
west


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Toney scored 32 goals in the Saudi Pro League this season and prior to his move to the Middle East in 2024, netted 36 goals in 85 Premier League games for Brentford.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Focus will also remain on events in the Middle East and whether there is any progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran on ending the conflict in the region and freeing up oil supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Firefighters responded around 3:20 a.m. to a report of a hazardous material incident near East Cesar Chavez and North Eastern avenues, according to Los Angeles County Fire Captain Aaron Katon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

This might have worked, except for one thing—Berlin was 110 miles inside of East Germany.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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